Film-Tech Forum ARCHIVE: Will trade agreement kill off Australian film production?

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Posted by Leo Enticknap (Member # 534) on 06-13-2003, 06:52 AM:

Here is the story.

This debate seems to happen every time protectionist legislation is either introduced or removed - for example the first such occasion in the UK was the 1927 Cinematograph Act. Three quarters of a century later we still have a film industry - just.

What do Australian readers think about this?

Posted by John Spooner (Member # 1565) on 06-14-2003, 02:17 PM:

Dear Leo.
This matter is actively being follwed up by our union in Australia, the Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance.
As a member I receive the weekly electronic bulletin, and would be pleased to forward it on to you by private e-mail.
John Spooner. South Australia.

Posted by Peter Berrett (Member # 672) on 06-16-2003, 02:32 AM:

Hmmm

If this Free Trade Agreement goes through maybe films like Moulin Rouge will no longer be made and people like Baz Luhrmann might be out of work.

Hmmm (ponders more)

I say Go Free Trade Agreement! [Smile]

cheers Peter